Our Goodpath coaches also provide support. Various methods can help you relax and improve mental clarity (reduce feeling fuzzy).įamily and friends. There are many types of mind-body techniques, including deep breathing, guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, journaling, etc. Stress, Mind-Body Techniques, Support, and Long COVID Brain Fogĭealing with long COVID, including brain fog, is very stressful. Dehydration itself often results in cognitive impairment and can add to brain fog.
Goodpath’s Long COVID program includes diet information and support. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, seafood, eggs, beans, peas, and lentils, unsalted nuts and seeds, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, and lean meats and poultry-when prepared with no or little added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium- are nutrient-dense foods.” “Nutrient-dense foods and beverages provide vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting components and have little added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Both focus on nutrient-dense foods described as follows: Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. It is very similar to the healthy diet recommended in the U.S. It also includes some chicken and fish with minimal amounts of red meat and refined sugar. The diet emphasizes plant-based foods like fruits and vegetables whole grains legumes, nuts, and seeds and healthy fats (olive oil). Studies show it supports cognitive health. Imagine reaching the goal (How does it make you feel?)Ī Mediterranean diet is very healthy in general. “I’ll get ready for bed between 9:30 - 10:00 PM”) Set reachable goals Place items in or at the same place (e.g. Try to have a daily routine, but know it may change (e.g.
phone, computer, paper)Ĭreate a filing system for emails, documents, etc. to prepare a meal, assemble ingredients, utensils, bowls, pans, etc.) Gather and organize what you’ll need for a task (e.g. Organize your work, kitchen, and living environment Use earbuds, headphones, or white noise app/device choose a quiet space, turn off the television) research a topic that interests you explore a new hobby, etc.)Īvoid distractions (e.g. apps, crossword, sudoku, word search, puzzles) Mentally practice or think through activities Take notes using voice-to-text, phone, computer, or paper Use a checklist, marking tasks as you complete them app, phone/watch, computer, post-it paper note) Zoom with a friend, pet your cat or dog, go for a walk, listen to music, etc.) Include enjoyable activities every day (e.g. Take your time, slow down, and take some deep breathsĬhange your environment (e.g. Plan for rest throughout the day to help prevent fatigueĬhange positions to help decrease muscle fatigue (e.g. It may be one of the symptoms that lingers after COVID-19 and it can be a new symptom of long COVID. Medical terms for brain fog/mental fog are cognitive dysfunction, cognitive impairment, impaired cognitive function, or impaired mental function.īrain fog is not a medical condition - it is a symptom that may be present during initial COVID-19 infection. It refers to impaired cognitive or mental function. Brain fog can be one of the most frustrating symptoms of long COVID. In addition to brain fog after COVID-19 infection, other neurological symptoms may include:Īlthough the term may be new to you, brain fog or mental fog is exactly what the name suggests - a foggy brain or fuzzy thinking. Neurological symptoms are those that affect the nervous system - the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Neurological Symptoms of Long COVIDīrain fog is one of several neurological symptoms of long COVID. The symptoms of long COVID are real - they are not imagined, exaggerated, or caused by anxiety or stress. Long COVID, or long-haul COVID, refers to new, continuing, or recurring symptoms that last at least 4 weeks after the initial COVID-19 infection. It’s also possible for brain fog to be a new symptom of long COVID - it may not have been present with the initial COVID-19 infection.īefore explaining brain fog, let’s define long COVID in general. It may continue for weeks or months - it then becomes a symptom of long COVID. One of the symptoms of initial COVID-19 infection may be brain fog.
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